For the first time in generations, this landmark Pleasant Bay compoundanchored by the iconic "Topside" main residence and the charming two-bedroom "Boathouse"is offered as a rare, generational waterfront estate, a site long cherished by those who have called it home. With a deep-water dock, moorings, and direct access to the bay, the property delivers a front-row seat to the rhythms of Pleasant Bay and boundless recreation. Both homes enjoy sweeping 270-degree views across the water to Eastward Ho, the Chatham Yacht Club, and the Atlantic beyond. Thoughtfully sited by its original architect to capture the light and water at every turn, "Topside" offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with timeless coastal character and spaces designed for gathering, while the "Boathouse" sits just above the shoreline, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and its own deck for quiet moments by the sea. A secluded garden patio and broad waterfront lawn offer a blend of intimacy and scale. With a strong rental history and potential for expansion or personalization, this is a lifestyle property that invites multigenerational living, savvy investment, or a private retreat. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Cape Cod's most storied, landmark waterfront settings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$761Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Guthrie Schofield Group• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Listed by Alfred Schofield• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
South Orleans, located between Pleasant Bay and Nauset Beach, is a coastal and residential Harwich neighborhood with salt-marsh inlets and pine-shaded lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Route 28 and Main Street Orleans corridor, where galleries, seafood counters, and small Cape shops set a steady, walk-and-browse rhythm. Classic Cape cottages and shingled homes sit behind low stone walls, with sandy drives leading toward marsh views. Skaket Beach and Nauset Beach shape daily routines around tides, dunes, and long shoreline walks. The Cape Cod Rail Trail threads nearby for bike commutes and weekend loops. Community touchstones include the Orleans Farmers’ Market, the Orleans Yacht Club, and the Cape Cinema.
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Market insights
645 S Orleans · $2,700,000
DAYS ON MARKET
495 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,700,000
Median list price in this area is $910,428. (66% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Total of 12 rooms
2 fireplaces
Bedrooms
Not specified
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Not specified
Laundry & utility
Not specified
Flooring
Not specified
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Scenic views
Waterfront property with ocean, bay and harbor access
Private dock/mooring
Direct deep-water access
Frontage and beach access (0 to 1/10 mile to beach)
Private frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Approximate year built
Parking
4 open parking spaces (4 total parking spaces)
Security
Not specified
Construction
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Financial info
Not specified
Other
Total living area approximately 3,549
Lot approximately 0.25 acre
Electricity and solar
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For the first time in generations, this landmark Pleasant Bay compound--anchored by the iconic ''Topside'' main residence and the charming two-bedroom ''Boathouse''--is offered as a rare, generational waterfront estate, a site long cherished by those who have called it home. With a deep-water dock, moorings, and direct access to the bay, the property delivers a front-row seat to the rhythms of Pleasant Bay and boundless recreation. Both homes enjoy sweeping 270-degree views across the water to Eastward Ho, the Chatham Yacht Club, and the Atlantic beyond. Thoughtfully sited by its original architect to capture the light and water at every turn, ''Topside'' offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with timeless coastal character and spaces designed for gathering, while the ''Boathouse'' sits just above the shoreline, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and its own deck for quiet moments by the sea. A secluded garden patio and broad waterfront lawn offer a blend of intimacy and scale. With a strong rental history and potential for expansion or personalization, this is a lifestyle property that invites multigenerational living, savvy investment, or a private retreat. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
MLS PIN #73373131
Mar 23, 2026
Relisted
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Jan 31, 2026
Price Changed
$2,700,000
$761/sq ft
Nov 13, 2025
Relisted
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Nov 12, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 4, 2025
Price Changed
$3,495,000
$985/sq ft
May 12, 2025
Listed
$3,950,000
$1,113/sq ft
CCIMLS #22404734
Mar 25, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 26, 2024
Listed
$2,995,000
$844/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,047 (+3.5%)
$572,800 + $879,400
$1,452,200
2022
$8,744 (+7.2%)
$520,700 + $693,800
$1,214,500
2021
$8,159 (+4.6%)
$520,700 + $693,800
$1,214,500
2020
$7,797 (+15.9%)
$448,000 + $583,400
$1,031,400
2018
$6,730 (+6.8%)
$460,000 + $555,100
$1,015,100
2017
$6,302 (−11.7%)
$460,000 + $535,600
$995,600
2015
$7,138
$596,300 + $515,600
$1,111,900
Public record
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Lot size
0.25 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Barnstable County
APN
2365906
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Last updated by owner on Feb 6, 2023.
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Redfin Estimate for 645 S Orleans
$2,534,928
$165K under list price of $2.70M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.6M to $3.4M.